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A Taiwanese woman who speaks English as her second language may be praised for her competence in the English language in her home country but be viewed as less competent in the United States because of her accent.
People who have taken the time to learn to communicate in a different language are competent. From my experience with my family which for some members English is not their first language, it surprises me when people see it as a negative. That it is a hinderance to speak in a broken tone. It is interesting to see that competence in communication changes on the different spaces you are in. It fascinates me because it is visible in many different places.
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Aside from surviving, communication skills can also help us thrive. People with good interpersonal communication skills are better able to adapt to stress and have less depression and anxiety (Hargie, 2011).
When moving to a new town I noticed how much harder it was to thrive in the various social situations. Any attempt I didn't make was detrimental to my health. Once i made connections the improvement was visible. I find it helpful to know this information is proven to benefit us as humans. Yes, for our survival, but also allowing us to live fulfilled and complete lives.
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One way to begin to manage anxiety toward public speaking is to begin to see connections between public speaking and other forms of communication with which we are more familiar and comfortable. Despite being formal, public speaking is very similar to the conversations that we have in our daily interactions.
In certain situations where public communication was present I struggle a bit. I have participated in theatre and I have no problem presenting myself in front of an audience. However in front of my english class it felt different. I realize now that because I was telling stories to people, there was a personal connection present. In english class I didn't make a connection. Now i know making that more comfortable link to people I do not know will benefit the way i communicate publicly.
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We also communicate intrapersonally to pass time. I bet there is a lot of intrapersonal communication going on in waiting rooms all over the world right now.
I find myself using forms of intrapersonal communication in places like the dentist office. I arrive early and check in and then sit down pondering upon many things like what i'll do for the rest of my day. Other places could include waiting in line at the movie theater. It indeed does help pass time, and i find it interesting that we as human collectively do this. Learning that intrapersonal communication is used by all makes me feel more knowledgeable about our society.
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Instruction in the latter stressed the importance of “oratory” or “elocution,” and this interest in reading and speaking aloud is sustained today in theatre and performance studies and also in oral interpretation classes, which are still taught in many communication departments.
The act of theatrical improv is a form of public speaking in an entertaining way. An actor presenting in front of an audience and shaping the show around what pops into their head. They might ask several audience members for different situations and come up with an amusing scene. This makes the audience feel connected and encourages further participation. This practice is beneficial and a positive form of communication.
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